1968–69 Cardiff City F.C. season
The 1968–69 season was Cardiff City F.C.'s 42nd season in the Football League. They competed in the 22-team Division Two, then the second tier of English football, finishing fifth.
| 1968–69 season | |
|---|---|
| Manager | Jimmy Scoular |
| Football League Second Division | 5th |
| FA Cup | 3rd round |
| League Cup | 1st round |
| European Cup Winners Cup | 1st round |
| Welsh Cup | Winners |
| Top goalscorer | League: John Toshack (22) All: John Toshack (31) |
The team enjoyed nearly no success in cup competitions as they were knocked out in their first match of every cup apart from the Welsh Cup which they went on to win by beating local rivals Swansea Town in the final.
John Toshack would go on to finish the season with a total of 31 goals in all competitions, equalling the record set by Hughie Ferguson in the 1926–27 season that would not be beaten until 2003 when Robert Earnshaw finished with a total of 35 goals.
Players
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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League standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GAv | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Charlton Athletic | 42 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 61 | 52 | 1.173 | 50 | |
| 4 | Middlesbrough | 42 | 19 | 11 | 12 | 58 | 49 | 1.184 | 49 | |
| 5 | Cardiff City | 42 | 20 | 7 | 15 | 67 | 54 | 1.241 | 47 | 1969–70 European Cup Winners' Cup |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town | 42 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 53 | 46 | 1.152 | 46 | |
| 7 | Birmingham City | 42 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 73 | 59 | 1.237 | 44 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal average; 3) number of goals scored.
European Cup Winners Cup
| Date | Round | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Scorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | One (first leg) | FC Porto | H | D 2 – 2 | 19,202 | Toshack, Bird |
| 2 Oct | One (second leg) | FC Porto | A | L 1 – 2 | Approx. 60,000 | Toshack |
See also
- Cardiff City F.C. seasons
References
- Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Breedon Books. ISBN 1-85983-462-0.
- "Football Club History Database – Cardiff City". Archived from the original on 30 December 2008. Retrieved 1 December 2008.
- Welsh Football Data Archive